used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As he reached the gravel, a wandering puff of wind blew the door to with a sharp report, and the Oldest Member, who had been dozing in a chair over his _Wodehouse on the Niblick_, unclosed his eyes, blinking in the strong light.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading JANE GETS OFF THE FAIRWAY The side-door leading into the smoking-room opened, and the golf-club’s popular and energetic secretary came trotting down the steps on to the terrace above the ninth green.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JANE GETS OFF THE FAIRWAY The side-door leading into the smoking-room opened, and the golf-club’s popular and energetic secretary came trotting down the steps on to the terrace above the ninth green.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he reached the gravel, a wandering puff of wind blew the door to with a sharp report, and the Oldest Member, who had been dozing in a chair over his _Wodehouse on the Niblick_, unclosed his eyes, blinking in the strong light.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As he reached the gravel, a wandering puff of wind blew the door to with a sharp report, and the Oldest Member, who had been dozing in a chair over his _Wodehouse on the Niblick_, unclosed his eyes, blinking in the strong light.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading As he reached the gravel, a wandering puff of wind blew the door to with a sharp report, and the Oldest Member, who had been dozing in a chair over his _Wodehouse on the Niblick_, unclosed his eyes, blinking in the strong light.
blinkingadjectiveUS /ˈblɪŋkɪŋ/
closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly
From this reading As he reached the gravel, a wandering puff of wind blew the door to with a sharp report, and the Oldest Member, who had been dozing in a chair over his _Wodehouse on the Niblick_, unclosed his eyes, blinking in the strong light.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading “Yes, a book.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading JANE GETS OFF THE FAIRWAY The side-door leading into the smoking-room opened, and the golf-club’s popular and energetic secretary came trotting down the steps on to the terrace above the ninth green.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading As he reached the gravel, a wandering puff of wind blew the door to with a sharp report, and the Oldest Member, who had been dozing in a chair over his _Wodehouse on the Niblick_, unclosed his eyes, blinking in the strong light.
courteouslyadverb
in a polite manner
From this reading “You have lost something?” he inquired, courteously.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading He perceived the secretary skimming to and fro like a questing dog.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As he reached the gravel, a wandering puff of wind blew the door to with a sharp report, and the Oldest Member, who had been dozing in a chair over his _Wodehouse on the Niblick_, unclosed his eyes, blinking in the strong light.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading JANE GETS OFF THE FAIRWAY The side-door leading into the smoking-room opened, and the golf-club’s popular and energetic secretary came trotting down the steps on to the terrace above the ninth green.
dozingverbUS /ˈdoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time
From this reading As he reached the gravel, a wandering puff of wind blew the door to with a sharp report, and the Oldest Member, who had been dozing in a chair over his _Wodehouse on the Niblick_, unclosed his eyes, blinking in the strong light.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading JANE GETS OFF THE FAIRWAY The side-door leading into the smoking-room opened, and the golf-club’s popular and energetic secretary came trotting down the steps on to the terrace above the ninth green.
opinion or judgment
From this reading As he reached the gravel, a wandering puff of wind blew the door to with a sharp report, and the Oldest Member, who had been dozing in a chair over his _Wodehouse on the Niblick_, unclosed his eyes, blinking in the strong light.
FAIRWAYnounUS /ˈferweɪ/
the area between the tee and putting green where the grass is cut short
From this reading JANE GETS OFF THE FAIRWAY The side-door leading into the smoking-room opened, and the golf-club’s popular and energetic secretary came trotting down the steps on to the terrace above the ninth green.
fro
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From this reading He perceived the secretary skimming to and fro like a questing dog.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading JANE GETS OFF THE FAIRWAY The side-door leading into the smoking-room opened, and the golf-club’s popular and energetic secretary came trotting down the steps on to the terrace above the ninth green.
golf-club's
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From this reading JANE GETS OFF THE FAIRWAY The side-door leading into the smoking-room opened, and the golf-club’s popular and energetic secretary came trotting down the steps on to the terrace above the ninth green.
gravelnounUS /ˈɡrævəl/
rock fragments and pebbles
From this reading As he reached the gravel, a wandering puff of wind blew the door to with a sharp report, and the Oldest Member, who had been dozing in a chair over his _Wodehouse on the Niblick_, unclosed his eyes, blinking in the strong light.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading JANE GETS OFF THE FAIRWAY The side-door leading into the smoking-room opened, and the golf-club’s popular and energetic secretary came trotting down the steps on to the terrace above the ninth green.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As he reached the gravel, a wandering puff of wind blew the door to with a sharp report, and the Oldest Member, who had been dozing in a chair over his _Wodehouse on the Niblick_, unclosed his eyes, blinking in the strong light.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “You have lost something?” he inquired, courteously.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he reached the gravel, a wandering puff of wind blew the door to with a sharp report, and the Oldest Member, who had been dozing in a chair over his _Wodehouse on the Niblick_, unclosed his eyes, blinking in the strong light.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As he reached the gravel, a wandering puff of wind blew the door to with a sharp report, and the Oldest Member, who had been dozing in a chair over his _Wodehouse on the Niblick_, unclosed his eyes, blinking in the strong light.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As he reached the gravel, a wandering puff of wind blew the door to with a sharp report, and the Oldest Member, who had been dozing in a chair over his _Wodehouse on the Niblick_, unclosed his eyes, blinking in the strong light.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “You have lost something?” he inquired, courteously.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading JANE GETS OFF THE FAIRWAY The side-door leading into the smoking-room opened, and the golf-club’s popular and energetic secretary came trotting down the steps on to the terrace above the ninth green.
JANE
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From this reading JANE GETS OFF THE FAIRWAY The side-door leading into the smoking-room opened, and the golf-club’s popular and energetic secretary came trotting down the steps on to the terrace above the ninth green.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading JANE GETS OFF THE FAIRWAY The side-door leading into the smoking-room opened, and the golf-club’s popular and energetic secretary came trotting down the steps on to the terrace above the ninth green.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading As he reached the gravel, a wandering puff of wind blew the door to with a sharp report, and the Oldest Member, who had been dozing in a chair over his _Wodehouse on the Niblick_, unclosed his eyes, blinking in the strong light.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He perceived the secretary skimming to and fro like a questing dog.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading “You have lost something?” he inquired, courteously.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading As he reached the gravel, a wandering puff of wind blew the door to with a sharp report, and the Oldest Member, who had been dozing in a chair over his _Wodehouse on the Niblick_, unclosed his eyes, blinking in the strong light.
Niblicknoun
an iron with considerable loft
From this reading As he reached the gravel, a wandering puff of wind blew the door to with a sharp report, and the Oldest Member, who had been dozing in a chair over his _Wodehouse on the Niblick_, unclosed his eyes, blinking in the strong light.
ninthnounUS /naɪnθ/
position nine in a countable series of things
From this reading JANE GETS OFF THE FAIRWAY The side-door leading into the smoking-room opened, and the golf-club’s popular and energetic secretary came trotting down the steps on to the terrace above the ninth green.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As he reached the gravel, a wandering puff of wind blew the door to with a sharp report, and the Oldest Member, who had been dozing in a chair over his _Wodehouse on the Niblick_, unclosed his eyes, blinking in the strong light.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading JANE GETS OFF THE FAIRWAY The side-door leading into the smoking-room opened, and the golf-club’s popular and energetic secretary came trotting down the steps on to the terrace above the ninth green.
OldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As he reached the gravel, a wandering puff of wind blew the door to with a sharp report, and the Oldest Member, who had been dozing in a chair over his _Wodehouse on the Niblick_, unclosed his eyes, blinking in the strong light.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading JANE GETS OFF THE FAIRWAY The side-door leading into the smoking-room opened, and the golf-club’s popular and energetic secretary came trotting down the steps on to the terrace above the ninth green.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading JANE GETS OFF THE FAIRWAY The side-door leading into the smoking-room opened, and the golf-club’s popular and energetic secretary came trotting down the steps on to the terrace above the ninth green.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As he reached the gravel, a wandering puff of wind blew the door to with a sharp report, and the Oldest Member, who had been dozing in a chair over his _Wodehouse on the Niblick_, unclosed his eyes, blinking in the strong light.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading He perceived the secretary skimming to and fro like a questing dog.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading JANE GETS OFF THE FAIRWAY The side-door leading into the smoking-room opened, and the golf-club’s popular and energetic secretary came trotting down the steps on to the terrace above the ninth green.
puffverbUS /pʌf/
smoke and exhale strongly
From this reading As he reached the gravel, a wandering puff of wind blew the door to with a sharp report, and the Oldest Member, who had been dozing in a chair over his _Wodehouse on the Niblick_, unclosed his eyes, blinking in the strong light.
questing
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From this reading He perceived the secretary skimming to and fro like a questing dog.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading As he reached the gravel, a wandering puff of wind blew the door to with a sharp report, and the Oldest Member, who had been dozing in a chair over his _Wodehouse on the Niblick_, unclosed his eyes, blinking in the strong light.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading As he reached the gravel, a wandering puff of wind blew the door to with a sharp report, and the Oldest Member, who had been dozing in a chair over his _Wodehouse on the Niblick_, unclosed his eyes, blinking in the strong light.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading JANE GETS OFF THE FAIRWAY The side-door leading into the smoking-room opened, and the golf-club’s popular and energetic secretary came trotting down the steps on to the terrace above the ninth green.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading As he reached the gravel, a wandering puff of wind blew the door to with a sharp report, and the Oldest Member, who had been dozing in a chair over his _Wodehouse on the Niblick_, unclosed his eyes, blinking in the strong light.
side-door
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From this reading JANE GETS OFF THE FAIRWAY The side-door leading into the smoking-room opened, and the golf-club’s popular and energetic secretary came trotting down the steps on to the terrace above the ninth green.
skimmingnounUS /ˈskɪmɪŋ/
the act of removing floating material from the surface of a liquid
From this reading He perceived the secretary skimming to and fro like a questing dog.
smoking-room
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From this reading JANE GETS OFF THE FAIRWAY The side-door leading into the smoking-room opened, and the golf-club’s popular and energetic secretary came trotting down the steps on to the terrace above the ninth green.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “You have lost something?” he inquired, courteously.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading JANE GETS OFF THE FAIRWAY The side-door leading into the smoking-room opened, and the golf-club’s popular and energetic secretary came trotting down the steps on to the terrace above the ninth green.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading As he reached the gravel, a wandering puff of wind blew the door to with a sharp report, and the Oldest Member, who had been dozing in a chair over his _Wodehouse on the Niblick_, unclosed his eyes, blinking in the strong light.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading JANE GETS OFF THE FAIRWAY The side-door leading into the smoking-room opened, and the golf-club’s popular and energetic secretary came trotting down the steps on to the terrace above the ninth green.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JANE GETS OFF THE FAIRWAY The side-door leading into the smoking-room opened, and the golf-club’s popular and energetic secretary came trotting down the steps on to the terrace above the ninth green.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JANE GETS OFF THE FAIRWAY The side-door leading into the smoking-room opened, and the golf-club’s popular and energetic secretary came trotting down the steps on to the terrace above the ninth green.
trottingverbUS /ˈtrɑːtɪŋ/
inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading JANE GETS OFF THE FAIRWAY The side-door leading into the smoking-room opened, and the golf-club’s popular and energetic secretary came trotting down the steps on to the terrace above the ninth green.
unclosed
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From this reading As he reached the gravel, a wandering puff of wind blew the door to with a sharp report, and the Oldest Member, who had been dozing in a chair over his _Wodehouse on the Niblick_, unclosed his eyes, blinking in the strong light.
migratory
From this reading As he reached the gravel, a wandering puff of wind blew the door to with a sharp report, and the Oldest Member, who had been dozing in a chair over his _Wodehouse on the Niblick_, unclosed his eyes, blinking in the strong light.
which person or people
From this reading As he reached the gravel, a wandering puff of wind blew the door to with a sharp report, and the Oldest Member, who had been dozing in a chair over his _Wodehouse on the Niblick_, unclosed his eyes, blinking in the strong light.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading As he reached the gravel, a wandering puff of wind blew the door to with a sharp report, and the Oldest Member, who had been dozing in a chair over his _Wodehouse on the Niblick_, unclosed his eyes, blinking in the strong light.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As he reached the gravel, a wandering puff of wind blew the door to with a sharp report, and the Oldest Member, who had been dozing in a chair over his _Wodehouse on the Niblick_, unclosed his eyes, blinking in the strong light.
WodehousenounUS /ˈwʊdhaʊs/
English writer known for his humorous novels and stories (1881-1975)
From this reading As he reached the gravel, a wandering puff of wind blew the door to with a sharp report, and the Oldest Member, who had been dozing in a chair over his _Wodehouse on the Niblick_, unclosed his eyes, blinking in the strong light.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, a book.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You have lost something?” he inquired, courteously.
